Gorilla go on rampage at zoo, injures 3

Zoo officials are still trying to piece together what led a male gorilla to go on a rampage early Saturday morning, injuring three people.

The incident occurred around 8:30am when the gorilla, named Hank, became agitated and began throwing objects around his enclosure. He then broke through a mesh barrier and charged at a group of visitors, injuring three people before being subdued by zoo staff.

"It was just chaos," said witness Sarah Ryan. "Hank was just going crazy, throwing things at people and biting them. It was terrible."

Zoo officials say that Hank had recently been transferred from another zoo and may have been adjustment issues. However, they are still investigating what may have triggered the rampage.

In the meantime, the injured visitors were treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital. Hank is currently being held in quarantine while the investigation continues.

Gorilla drags small child into exhibit

In a disturbing incident at the zoo, a gorilla dragged a small child into his exhibit. Witnesses report that the gorilla was holding the child by the leg and swinging him around before dragging him into the enclosure.

Zoo officials immediately responded to the situation, firing several shots in an attempt to scare the gorilla away. However, the gorilla did not release the child and officials were forced to shoot and kill the animal.

The child was rushed to a local hospital, but sadly did not survive his injuries. Zoo officials are currently investigating how the child ended up in the enclosure.

This tragic event has sparked outrage among animal rights activists, who are calling for better safety measures at zoos. They argue that animals should not be put in situations where they can harm humans, especially children.

Officials warn of gorilla's aggressive nature

Officials at the zoo have warned that Koko, a gorilla, has become increasingly aggressive and could harm someone if not kept in check. The gorilla has been observed slapping and banging her fists on the ground and has even broken out of her enclosure on several occasions. Zoo officials say that they are taking measures to keep the public safe, but they warn that Koko should not be approached if seen.

Koko was born in the wild and was captured at a young age. She has spent most of her life in captivity and is known to be particularly attached to her caretaker, Dr. Penny Patterson. Patterson insists that Koko is not a threat to the public and that her behavior is simply a result of her declining health. "Koko is getting old and she's starting to lose her grip," said Patterson. "She's been through a lot in her life, including losing some of her family members. We're just doing our best to make sure she's comfortable."

Others disagree with Patterson's assessment of Koko's behavior, including many who have witnessed the gorilla's displays of aggression first hand. One visitor to the zoo recounted an incident in which Koko charged at him and he had to run for safety. "That thing is dangerous," he said. "I don't want it anywhere near me."

The zoo has remained tight-lipped about what specific measures they are taking to keep the public safe from Koko, but they insist that visitors should exercise caution if they come into contact with the gorilla. For now, it seems that Koko will continue to be a resident of the zoo - but with officials warning that her behavior could turn violent at any time, she is certainly not one to be taken lightly.

Gorilla killed after attack on zookeeper

A gorilla has been killed after attacking a zookeeper in Cincinnati Zoo.

The incident happened on Saturday morning when the gorilla, named Harambe, grabbed and dragged the keeper.

According to Cincinnati Zoo director Thane Maynard, it was clear that the gorilla posed a significant danger to the keeper. "It turned into a quick kill situation," he said.

He added that the zoo's emergency response team had no choice but to shoot and kill the 17-year-old ape.

"We are heartbroken about losing Harambe, but a child's life was in danger and we had to take action," he said.

Maynard said that the zoo would review its safety procedures but maintained that there was no alternative to shooting Harambe.

The incident has provoked criticism from some who argue that the gorilla did not pose an immediate threat to the child and could have been tranquillised instead of shot dead.

Gorilla exhibit closes indefinitely

The Gorilla exhibit at the zoo has been closed indefinitely. The zoo officials say that this is for "safety concerns."

Some people are saying that this is in response to the attack on a gorilla by a child over the weekend. There has been a lot of backlash against the child's parents, with some calling for them to be charged with negligence.

Others are saying that this is simply because the zoo is incapable of handling the gorillas and that they should be sent to a sanctuary instead.